Let's talk about names and how they are used in some other way.
I just found out in Outcast of Redwall, maybe, there is a hare named Starbuck. Add an "S" at the end, and you've got the name of your favourite coffee house.
And even more funny for me: the term muggle used to describe non-magical folk of Hogwarts is used by somebeast (I can't even recall) from Marlfox!
Any other interesting namesakes?
Since you're in to Harry Potter, this one:
There's a rat named Wormtail in the first book. Coincidence? I think not! XP
Ahh well Redwall came out well before Harry Potter.
I am curious though, when was Muggle used in Marlfox?
Apparently Muggle was a minor character in the Troupe there. (http://redwall.wikia.com/wiki/Muggle)
Marlfox was published in '98, so the name might've been written there before Rowling's book came out. But in any case, Mr. Jacques is on record as saying that he avoided reading other people's books, to prevent any creative osmosis.
Quote from: Ashleg on May 09, 2016, 09:55:44 PM
Since you're in to Harry Potter, this one:
There's a rat named Wormtail in the first book. Coincidence? I think not! XP
Dear love, don't hold this to me.
Quote from: James Gryphon on August 29, 2016, 04:45:06 AM
Apparently Muggle was a minor character in the Troupe there. (http://redwall.wikia.com/wiki/Muggle)
Marlfox was published in '98, so the name might've been written there before Rowling's book came out. But in any case, Mr. Jacques is on record as saying that he avoided reading other people's books, to prevent any creative osmosis.
I believe it's disclaimed in the front of his books that any names or places in his stories that are found other places are purely coincidental.
Quote from: Skarzs on August 29, 2016, 02:21:07 PM
Quote from: James Gryphon on August 29, 2016, 04:45:06 AM
Apparently Muggle was a minor character in the Troupe there. (http://redwall.wikia.com/wiki/Muggle)
Marlfox was published in '98, so the name might've been written there before Rowling's book came out. But in any case, Mr. Jacques is on record as saying that he avoided reading other people's books, to prevent any creative osmosis.
I believe it's disclaimed in the front of his books that any names or places in his stories that are found other places are purely coincidental.
Isn't that in the beginning of every fictional book ever?
It's at the beginning of just about everything. Copyright issues.
Quote from: Ashleg on August 29, 2016, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: Skarzs on August 29, 2016, 02:21:07 PM
Quote from: James Gryphon on August 29, 2016, 04:45:06 AM
Apparently Muggle was a minor character in the Troupe there. (http://redwall.wikia.com/wiki/Muggle)
Marlfox was published in '98, so the name might've been written there before Rowling's book came out. But in any case, Mr. Jacques is on record as saying that he avoided reading other people's books, to prevent any creative osmosis.
I believe it's disclaimed in the front of his books that any names or places in his stories that are found other places are purely coincidental.
Isn't that in the beginning of every fictional book ever?
Maybe. :P
But yeah, as James said, he didn't read other fiction because he didn't want it affecting his stories, and he liked to make up names.
I've actually made up names and words that turned out to already exist.
True- it's easier than you think. I've made up scientific theories that turned out to be true ::)
What is it, "There is no new idea on this earth"?
Or "There's nothing new under the sun." ;D
That's the one.
Quote from: Dotti Lovegood on May 09, 2016, 06:04:38 PM
Let's talk about names and how they are used in some other way.
I just found out in Outcast of Redwall, maybe, there is a hare named Starbuck. Add an "S" at the end, and you've got the name of your favourite coffee house.
And even more funny for me: the term muggle used to describe non-magical folk of Hogwarts is used by somebeast (I can't even recall) from Marlfox!
Any other interesting namesakes?
Starbucks is someones favorite coffee house ? :P :o O0 O0 O0
* also, favorite
And don't forget Starbuck in Battlestar Galactica! ;D (The original is best. ;D)
Quote from: alexandre on September 04, 2016, 05:22:54 AM
Quote from: Dotti Lovegood on May 09, 2016, 06:04:38 PM
Let's talk about names and how they are used in some other way.
I just found out in Outcast of Redwall, maybe, there is a hare named Starbuck. Add an "S" at the end, and you've got the name of your favourite coffee house.
And even more funny for me: the term muggle used to describe non-magical folk of Hogwarts is used by somebeast (I can't even recall) from Marlfox!
Any other interesting namesakes?
Starbucks is someones favorite coffee house ? :P :o O0 O0 O0
* also, favorite
Wow! A person who uses this, O0 emoji.